Which of the following is a jarring injury to the brain?
A. Concussion
B. Hematoma
C. Fracture
D. Laceration
E. Hemorrhage
A. Concussion
A concussion is a jarring injury to the brain.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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